Some of Perth’s most affluent families have increased their philanthropic activity. We rank the state's largest philanthropic foundations and charities, and talk to Kerry Harmanis, George Jones, Jim Litis and others about their giving.

CBH Group and Seafarms Group are working on major investments to create scale and efficiency, while smaller agribusinesses are cooperating to access new markets with niche products. In the south west, about $100 million of timber projects are under consideration.